Washington is one of the few states where the Legislature sets tuition, and how high it should go is a matter of debate. Tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at the UW Seattle campus run to $8,701 a year while a nonresident pays $25,329.
Congenital Malformations of the Gastrointestinal Tract. Sometimes babies are born with malformations somewhere along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These malformations are not caused by prematurity and are rare. They range from minor to serious and can occur anywhere from the esophagus to the anus.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), the inability to digest food due to the lack of digestive enzymes, can result in steatorrhea, nutrient malabsorption, weight loss, bloating, and abdominal pain. Diagnosis can challenge the clinician as the signs and symptoms are similar to those of other gastrointestinal diseases.